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Flick Fest to Feature Legal Drama ‘The Burial’
Get ready to celebrate literature and authors during the 29th annual Highland Park Literary Festival, also known as “LitFest.”
Moody Special Olympics Team Prepares for The Court
“I am just blessed to be part of the sport again,” basketball team member Coleman Jones said during free throw practice. “I really do believe that we’re going to have a great season this year. Let’s hope for the best.”
Death of HP Pres Senior Pastor Ruled Accidental
The death of former Highland Park Presbyterian Church senior pastor Bryan Dunagan has been deemed an accident by the medical examiner, executive pastor Jay Lee wrote in an email to the church family on Jan. 23.
University Park Selects New Director of Public Works and Director of Engineering
University Park has selected Keegan Littrell, who heads the engineering division for the city of Henderson, Nevada, as its new director of public works, and has promoted city engineer Katie Barron to director of engineering.
HP DPS Considers License Plate Reader Cameras
The Highland Park Town Council was briefed by Director of Public Safety Chuck McGinnis on this technology during its Jan. 23 study session.
State of the District Breakfast Highlights HPISD Achievements, Challenges
HPISD superintendent Mike Rockwood shared district accomplishments and remarked on upcoming financial challenges during the annual state of the district breakfast with current and former board of trustees members on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Dancers Get in a Workout and Give Back at Moody YMCA Dance Party
More than 160 dancers worked up a sweat in the Moody YMCA gym on Sunday, Jan. 21, during the “Free Your Feet, Feel the Beat Dance Party.”
Snider Plaza to Get Replacement Fountain
The University Park City Council approved a $1,661,510 contract with Greenscape Construction Services to replace the central fountain in Snider Plaza.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports Jan. 15-21
Hit-and-runs and sneaky shoplifters appear in the Park Cities Crime Reports for Jan. 15-21.
In Case You Missed It
Second Chapter Bookstore Ends Successful Pop-Up
The Second Chapter Bookstore broke records during its 90-day pop-up, which wrapped up on Jan. 20.
Karankawa Descendant Dubs Student ‘Friend Giving Back’
As a fourth grader, SMU history graduate student Tim Seiter became fascinated by the Karankawas, a coastal Indian tribe unique to Texas.
Society
Robin Roberts to Speak at JLD Luncheon
The co-anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning America,” president of Rock’n Robin Productions, and bestselling author will be the featured speaker at the Junior League of Dallas Milestones Luncheon this April.
Society
Berthia, Briggs Announced as Grant Halliburton Luncheon Speakers
Kevin Berthia is a suicide prevention advocate and suicide attempt survivor and Kevin Briggs is a California highway patrolman and the author of Guardian of the Golden Gate: Protecting the Line Between Hope and Despair.
Second Chapter Bookstore Pops Up For the Last Time
All books will be buy one, get one free, and sales tax free on the bookstore’s last day on Jan. 20.
HPISD Board of Trustees Discusses Long-Term Goals
The board of trustees reviewed how to achieve its 5-year goals, including retaining exemplary staff, keeping families engaged, and using district resources efficiently, during a Jan. 11 work session.
TWU Dallas Names Monica Christopher Inaugural President
She starts Feb. 1 and will lead the Dallas campus as it works to elevate the campus' impact in the Dallas community.
Moody Family YMCA Kicks Off Annual Campaign
The Moody Family YMCA aims to raise $755,000 in this year’s annual campaign, which kicked off Jan. 16 and will continue through March 8.
YMCA Hosts ‘Free Your Feet, Feel the Beat’ Dance Party
YMCA members and non-members are invited to a free afternoon of cardio dance from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, at the Moody Family YMCA.
Society
Dallas CASA Hosts Annual CASAblanca Casino Party
The event will feature casino games, dancing, cocktails, appetizers, and prizes. The Special Edition band will also perform while guests hit the dance floor.
HPISD Board of Trustees Discusses Possibility of a Bond Issue at Jan. 16 Meeting
The school district should consider a bond issue as one possible solution to address pressing repairs at older HPISD campuses and increase teacher compensation, board of trustee members said at their Jan. 16 meeting.